Media Content & Production Specialist at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory | Hoffman Estates, IL | $31/hr – $37/hr

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Media Content & Production Specialist

Hoffman Estates, IL (On-site)

$31/hr – $37/hrMid Level2+ years exp

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the Salvation Army ARC and Thrift Stores multimedia narrative across PR, video, and graphic design, ensuring consistent brand voice and mission-aligned storytelling; manage media outreach and local engagement while delivering on-site and digital content production.

Media relations: coordinate interviews, press events, and timely distribution of materials.
Content engine: plan film/video for reels/TikTok and long-form; capture photos; produce graphics and copy for websites, socials, and newsletters.
Brand stewardship: enforce voice guidelines, train local teams, and maintain templates and best practices.

Job Description

Design branded digital and print materials such as flyers, brochures, social media graphics, and event signage.
Create visual templates and style guides to ensure consistent brand identity.
Develop original concepts for marketing campaigns and adapt them for different platforms.
Write, edit, and proofread press releases, media advisories, scripts, speeches, and articles.
Craft compelling copy for websites, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
Ensure all messaging aligns with brand voice, mission, and style guidelines.
Plan, film, and edit video content for social platforms (reels, stories, TikTok) and long-form formats (interviews, features, training videos).
Capture high-quality photographs for promotional, event, and program use.
Edit and enhance visuals to meet brand quality standards.
Manage daily posting, scheduling, and engagement across ARC and Thrift Store social platforms.

Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Communications, Journalism, or related field; OR
Minimum 2 years' professional experience in multimedia content production, graphic design, social media management, or public relations; OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Portfolio required, including writing samples, graphic design work, photography, and video projects.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Canva.
Skilled in professional photography, videography, and editing.
Strong writing skills for a variety of content types (press releases, ad copy, scripts).
Familiarity with SEO, social media algorithms, and analytics tools.
Creative and detail-oriented with a strong design
Strong interpersonal and media relations skills.

Insurance & Financial: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
Prescription drug plan
Voluntary life insurance
Competitive pension plan
403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
Paid Time Off: Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
Paid Time Off: Paid sick days
Paid Time Off: Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

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The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless. Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA

343 employees (16 in marketing)

centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc

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